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28/10/2011

Today's programme includes: Angela Gheorghiu paying tribute to Maria Callas, and three writers from Egypt discuss their latest novels.

One of the greatest sopranos of her generation, Angela Gheorghiu pays tribute to another great soprano of a different generation with her new CD - Homage to Maria Callas.

Three writers from Egypt, Ahmed Khaled Towfik, Ahmed Mourad and Khaled AlKhamissi discuss their latest novels.

They talk about what it is to be an Egyptian writer now, after the tumultuous events in Tahrir Square and the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak.

Presented by Audrey Brown.

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18 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 Oct 2011 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Angela Gheorghiu

    One of the greatest sopranos of her generation, Angela Gheorghiu pays tribute to another great soprano of a different generation with her new CD - Homage to Maria Callas.

    Duration: 08:30

  • Egyptian Writers

    Three writers from Egypt, Ahmed Khaled Towfik, Ahmed Mourad and Khaled AlKhamissi discuss their latest novels and what it is to be an Egyptian writer after the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak.

    Duration: 17:29

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Oct 2011 21:32GMT
  • Sat 29 Oct 2011 02:32GMT
  • Mon 31 Oct 2011 09:32GMT
  • Mon 31 Oct 2011 13:32GMT